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Tim Robbins, 66, is the Oscar-winning star of The Shawshank Redemption and Mystic River. In this Sixty Seconds, he opens up about the second season of dystopian sci-fi series Silo, reflects on Shawshank’s legacy, how growing up in a family of entertainers taught him to survive and why he’s made the move to TV after decades in movies. He also shares his experience working on the original Top Gun early on in his career and why he thinks co-star Tom Cruise is the last remaining movie star. What grabbed you about taking on Silo? Its similarities to certain existential questions…

After speculation recently heated up regarding a potential seventh series of Line of Duty, we took it upon ourselves to get the answers millions of people are desperate for. With a stellar cast comprising Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar, and Martin Compston, to name just three, the BBC police drama had the nation hooked for four years as armchair detectives put on their thinking caps to suss out the identity of the mystery figure known as ‘H’. Alas, it all came to an end in 2021, despite us being desperate for more. Since then, multiple reports have surfaced suggesting that a script is in…

Netflix has officially scrapped a huge show after just one season following rave reviews. Last year, comic book fans were treated to a reboot of Scott Pilgrim vs The World with an animated twist in a series which boasted 96% on Rotten Tomatoes.. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, based on Bryan Lee O’Malley’s graphic novels, saw Michael Cera return to the title role with Mary Elizabeth Winstead voicing Ramona Flowers. To date the girl of his dreams, the slacker and aspiring musician has to defeat her even evil exes. The synopsis for the Netflix show – hailed by many fans at…

Netflix subscribers have entered into the Christmas spirit, propelling holiday romance Hot Frosty to the top of the global chart with 16 million views. Starring Mean Girls’ Lacey Chabert, it sees a young widow magically bring a handsome snowman (Dustin Milligan) to life, eventually falling for his naivete and charms. But the path of true love may well turn to slush once her new beau melts… The film first landed on Netflix on November 13, initially securing a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes before dropping down to a still impressive 82% – that’s even higher than the highly anticipated…

From baps to soggy bottoms, the Great British Bake Off isn’t afraid of getting a bit cheeky. Dame Prue Leith took things to another level this week though as she dropped a very rude comment on morning television during an innocent chat about King Charles. The 84-year-old judge and baking guru is in the US promoting the new series of the show, and she dropped a clanger which had to be censored. On Thursday’s Live With Kelly and Mark, Dame Prue remembered messing up a cup of tea for the late Queen Elizabeth. Kelly Ripa then asked her how King…

Huey Morgan, former frontman of Fun Lovin’ Criminals, launched a brutal online takedown of his ex-bandmates in an ongoing feud. The 90s US rock band – currently formed of Brian ‘Fast’ Leiser, Frank Benbini, Naim Cortazzi – is best known for their hit 1996 song Scooby Snacks, as well as top 10 albums Come Find Yourself, 100% Colombian, and Loco. Morgan helmed the band since its creation in 1993 – alongside Leiser and Steve Borgovini – until his shock departure in 2021. After this he has regularly voiced his anger and displeasure at his fellow musicians who have continued to…

Paul Simon has shared some heartbreaking news with fans, announcing that he is no longer able to perform one of his most well-known and most loved singles due to his battle with hearing loss. The star, 83, who shot to fame in the 1960s as part of the iconic duo Simon & Garfunkel, with pal Art Garfunkel, has many beloved hits, including The Sound of Silence, Bridge Over Troubled Water and Mrs Robinson. However, there is one that stands out more than the rest. Released in 1986 as the lead single of his seventh studio album, Graceland, You Can Call Me Al was inspired…

Robert Lewandowski has encouraged Manchester United supporters to be patient with Joshua Zirkzee while the ‘amazing’ forward adapts to life in the Premier League. Zirkzee arrived at Old Trafford with weighty expectations on his shoulders on the back of a £36.5million move from Serie A outfit Bologna in the summer transfer window. After a dream debut against Fulham, though, the goals have dried up for Zirkzee, with the 23-year-old failing to hit the target in any of his 16 appearances in United colours. It has been a similar story on the international stage, with Zirkzee left out of Ronald Koeman’s…

Neil Robertson came through UK Championship qualifying, but was disappointed with the poor attendance at the event in Leicester. Only the top 16 in the world go straight to York for the main stages, starting on Saturday, with the rest of the tour battling it out in qualifying to join them. Robertson has slipped outside the top 16 but beat Oliver Lines and Matthew Stevens to book his place at the Barbican, where he has a stunning opening round clash with Judd Trump. He was delighted to progress, but was not impressed with the sparse crowd in Leicester, despite a…

After a third international break in as many months, the Premier League is back and an intriguing set of fixtures awaits in the English top flight this weekend. A convincing 2-0 victory over Aston Villa ensured Liverpool entered the break with an imperious five-point lead at the summit and Arne Slot’s men will look to tighten their grip on top spot away to lowly Southampton. Manchester City, sitting second in the table, have been near-unrecognisable across a wretched run of form, with the champions losing four games on the spin in all competitions for the first time since 2006. However,…